The scene of Friday's terror attack near the Lions' Gate in Jerusalem's Old City.

The fighting inside the complex was one of the worst incidents of violence on the Temple Mount in years, and the footage of the gun battle and fatalities was liable to raise tensions throughout the region.

As of Friday afternoon, the Temple Mount is still closed, and Muslims held prayer sessions on the streets of Jerusalem.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the incident would not lead to a change in prayer rights at the site.

280 Palestinians have been killed in the same period, majority assailants, according to the Israeli police.